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How does Spotify verify my student status?
For Spotify student subscriptions, the streaming giant is partnering with SheerID, a verification platform used by several other brands to confirm student status and other vocation-specific discounts, such as military, teacher, and more. SheerID also houses discounts for students, teachers, and more to access in one place.
How do I obtain my free Hulu?
Once you have your Spotify Premium student offer activated, you can then activate your Hulu (With Ads) plan from your services page.
Is it safe to use student verification platforms like SheerID?
I wouldn't have written this article if there was anything remotely suspicious about this student discount from Spotify, which requires verification from SheerID. I have used UniDays, SheerID, and other student-discount platforms like Student Beans for all four years at college and completed the student verification process myself. It is easy to do, and I have had no issues. Although I have now graduated, I continue to keep up with the best student offers to share with friends, family, and ZDNET readers.
Of course, there's always a potential risk when you place any information online, so I recommend being cautious. However, Spotify is not out to compromise customer trust by partnering with nefarious sites.
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If Spotify supports student verification via SheerID (much like many other companies), you can trust that the process has been vetted. The company would have a lot to lose if it weren't.
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